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Harvest Monday July 28, 2025
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. It’s another week, and the heat wave still dominates the news around here. Daytime temperatures peak out in the 90-95°F range, with the heat index … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged eggplant, hibiscus, tomatoes, tromboncino, weather, woodworking
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Harvest Monday October 28, 2024
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. First, a little update. Like I’ve been doing for several years now, I’ve decided to take a break from the Harvest Monday posts for the … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged art, hot peppers, hot sauce, lettuce, persimmons, woodworking
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December Update
Today I want to share a few of the things that are going on here this December. I’m still bringing in a few harvests, cutting greens and herbs as needed. The winter planting of lettuce in the greenhouse is beginning … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged collards, koa wood, lettuce, Photography, sweet potatoes, woodworking
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November Update
Today I thought I’d share a few of the things that are going on here this November. I’ve brought in a few harvests lately, most notably from our persimmon tree. I’ve picked all but a couple of fruits at the … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged collards, kale, koa wood, persimmons, soup, sourdough bread, woodworking
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